Somalia
Somalia Intelligence Raid Kills 33 in Al-Shabaab Gathering
MOGADISHU, April 22, 2026 – Somalia’s intelligence service said Wednesday that coordinated operations backed by international partners left at least…
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Puntland State displays ISIS fighter bodies after U.S. airstrike in Calmiskaad mountains
Wednesday April 22, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State regional forces on Wednesday put on display the bodies of more…
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Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Seeks Regional Allies Ahead of Federal Election Talks
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is quietly preparing to push elections ahead in three allied regional states before…
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Organizations Expand Cultural Dialogue and Create New Opportunities
A new exhibition of African women artists opened in Addis Ababa this week, putting the winners and finalists of the…
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Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights as Middle East tensions disrupt travel
FRANKFURT — Lufthansa, Germany’s largest airline, said it has scrapped about 20,000 scheduled flights for the summer after a sharp…
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Kenya President and UAE Leader Discuss Trade and Regional Security in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI — Kenyan President William Ruto and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met in Abu Dhabi…
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Former Somali president warns against unilateral elections without consensus
Wednesday April 22, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has issued a sharp warning against any…
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Iran Faces Leadership Mystery as Unseen Leader and Uneasy Ceasefire Persist
TEHRAN, April 22 — Iran’s political center is shrouded in uncertainty after more than six weeks without a public appearance…
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Somali Prime Minister opens new energy ministry headquarters in Mogadishu
Wednesday April 22, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday opened the new headquarters of…
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Djibouti Constitutional Council Confirms President Guelleh’s Sixth Term Victory
DJIBOUTI CITY, April 22 — Djibouti’s Constitutional Council on Tuesday confirmed that President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has secured a sixth…
